The Pathfinders begin the adventure late in the morning after several days of travel from Heidmarch Manor in Magnimar to Kaer Maga, on orders from Venture-Captain Sheila Heidmarch. The City of Strangers and its 80-foot high walls loom far above them from atop the Storval Rise.
Prior to this, they have received a mission briefing from the venture-captain.
We have an urgent diplomatic mission for you, but not of the traditional sort. The Pathfinder Society has been negotiating for weeks with General Azaersi, leader of the hobgoblin nation of Oprak. Now that she has secured Oprak’s borders, the General has cast far and wide in search of useful allies: including the Society. Despite the General’s central role in the recent bloody conflict known as the Ironfang Invasion and the resulting instability in the region, she is potentially a powerful ally. The resurgent threat of the Whispering Tyrant must not be taken lightly, and an allegiance with Oprak could prove invaluable.
However, General Azaersi’s full intentions are unknown. To further ascertain her motives, the Society has agreed to accept a small squad of hobgoblins into its ranks. You are to meet this group, the Iolite Squad, in Kaer Maga, then escort them to a nearby training ground to conduct a series of joint training exercises. The training ground is near an ancient dwarven dig site that we have identified as an ideal location for these recruits to practice being Pathfinder agents; it is not a place of global significance, but it likely contains some interesting pieces of history.
After your joint exercises, guide the recruits in exploring the site. The hobgoblins are competent soldiers and we do not expect great danger, but you must ensure that they all make it out alive. This is a diplomatic mission, after all. Defer to the hobgoblins when exploring= they must prove themselves capable Pathfinders—but give aid if they request it. With this task complete, escort the Iolite Squad to Korvosa, where all of you are to book passage to Absalom and report to the Grand Lodge.
We have arranged for you to meet the Iolite Squad at the Sorry Excuse, an establishment in the Hospice District. Do not keep the hobgoblins waiting long upon your arrival to Kaer Maga. Most citizens of the City of Strangers will not blink twice at a band of hobgoblins, but the Ironfang Invasion has soured public opinion toward them. Be wary of those who may resent their presence.
From Kaer Maga, follow the river south to Sirathu, then take the southeast road for 30 miles. The training grounds and dig site are in a rock-strewn valley to the northeast of a small wood.
Go with care,
Venture-Captain Sheila Heidmarch
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The dust and mud from his travels still cling to his white fur robes, making them dark and streaked. A large white bird sits quietly on his shoulders, before silently rising into the sky. The bird looks down, before a soundless dive to snatch a creature from the ground, a small rodent clutched in it's powerful talons. The man with the longbow slung across his back, speaks in a low voice, "Well done my Snowly". The man stops and looks towards the tall city walls in front of him, "In many ways I prefer to be outside the walls in the wilds, for I question are such walls built to keep evil out or to keep it contained within." He shrugs his shoulders and continues, "but then at least I hope you and I, Znobe Nordmann, find a fine meal and ale to consume within at the Sorry Excuse."
His blue piercing eyes look intently at the city walls and the gate in the distance. "Let us get in and find these hobgoblins so that I can at least find our way quickly to the dwarven ruins after we are refreshed." He nods gruffly and puts an arm out for the owl to land, it's beak and face bloodied from it's catch. "Come Snowly, we have travelled far with these fine companions, it's not far before our quest will start in earnest."
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The colorful gnome makes their way through the streets of Kaer Maga, relying on stealth and a cloak to mitigate their pastel-hued ostentation ... both of their clothing, but also of the large purple and pink hair upon their head, in an elaborate display.
Upon finally arriving at the Sorry Excuse inn, Highwire makes sure their wayfinder with the Pathfinder logo is visibly hanging from their neck, as they seek out others who appear to be part of the group ... or the hobgoblins they are there to meet.
As others arrive, the gnome bows and introduces themself, "I am Highwire Sanja, acrobat, trapeze artist, circus performer, and disciple at the House of Unfolding Wind at your service. And this is Zagnut." And there, among the hair on the gnome's head, you notice that some of it parts, and a purple and pink squirrel of matching hues peaks out, chittering in a friendly fashion.
Upon catching sight of the owl, however, Zagnut squeaks in alarm and vanishes back into the camouflage of the gnome's hair.
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Traveling with you is a half-elven woman in her mid twenties, probably more at home wearing expensive clothing at one of Zarta Dralneen's affairs, but is currently clad in sturdy explorer's clothing. At the hollow of her throat is a silver holy symbol tied with a black leather cord like a choker. Despite a fairly delicate profile, she doesn't seem to have too much trouble with her gear.
She flashes you a dazzling smile as she introduces herself. "Elixia Zielle of the savored sting, at your service." That last word emphasized just enough to be enticing. She looks at her fellow Pathfinder agents as they introduce each other in turn. "So, we put these hobgoblins through their paces and see them in action, hmm? If they're half as strong as their reputation, that certainly sounds exciting to me."
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Snowly's head turns slowly to look at the gnome, Wellspring with interest, before a gentle voice says, "No my friend, even Wellspring has his own friend, leave the creature alone." He turns to look at Wellspring and nods.
Before he turns to the newcomer, his eyes intrigued, he blushes behind his cloth mask. "Hobgoblins have great strength, but there's more to surviving in the wilds than strength, guile, speed and a steady hand are equally useful, those we shall teach." he answers matter of factually. As a hand strokes the white birds feathers.
A middle-aged man of Absalom origin arrives to join the meeting. His long white hair, blue robes lined with yellow sigils and snake-like staff are marks that set him apart. Ezren is far from the most powerful wizard of the Pathfinder Society. But certainly, he is one of the most famous.
"Well-met fellow Pathfinders! I am Ezren and I understand that we're to babysit and train hobgoblin recruits. What isn't clear to me is the meaning of the words 'joint training exercises'? Who are we having these joint training exercises with, and exactly what are these training exercises?"
Upon their arrival at the inn, they can hear that laughter and shouts rise from the boisterous crowd that occupies the cheaply furnished tavern room at the Sorry Excuse inn. The staff move from table to table with practiced efficiency to take orders and deliver pints of frothing ale. Four hobgoblins seated near the entrance size up everyone who enters and ignore the mugs on their table. Though they are not unwelcome at the tavern, they are out of their element and visibly uncomfortable.
Ezren carefully approaches the hobgoblins and says "Well-met. You're the Iolite? I am Ezren of the Pathfinder Society."
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Znobe enters and looks around the tavern, taking in the different areas and different customers, before he move Snowly under his cloak, protecting her from any unwelcome pokes and prods from drunken revellers. Seeing the hobgoblins, he moves towards the bar to buy a drink and plate of stew. Before he does he turns to his companions, "You don't need me for this, my stomach is calling."
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Elixia is well in her element in a tavern such as this, although she wishes there was music to dance to. With flowing grace, she turns and dances her body in artistic ways as she weaves a path through the crowds alongside her fellow Pathfinders en route to the hobgoblins' table, making an attempt to quiet things down by casually fascinating the gazes of the tavern-goers around her as she passes them by.
(Success = four people in the area are fascinated with her. Just doing this for a bit of fun)
Upon arriving at the table, she gives the hobgoblins a dazzling smile and follows up Sanja's words. "Elixia Zielle, priestess of the Savored Sting and also a Pathfinder agent. I hope there are other exciting things we can...share, together."
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Znobe, turns round as Elixia passes by, he blinks, his face one of puzzlement and embarrassment, he speeds up his walk towards the bar....
At the bar his voice, high pitched starts "A mug of.." he coughs as he regains his composure and his normal rich voice. "A mug of ale, if you would" and hands over a few coppers in payment. A turns back and stares towards Elixia and his companions, before he realises what he's doing and turns back once more to the bar.
A female hobgoblin approaches the Pathfinders, giving a nod at Ezren that first meets them. She is slightly taller than the rest of the hobgoblins, her armor is well made, and her equipment — from her cloak to her sword and shield — is utterly unadorned save for the flag of Oprak at her shoulder. Highwire is not certain if she is the leader of the group.
"Sergeant Drussem," she introduces herself. She notices that her hobgoblin companions are entranced by the Elixia's performance that she snaps them out of it to focus.
"Attention!" she calls her soldiers to attention.
"With me is Akrag, a soldier" the introduced male hobgoblin soldier grins broadly and extends his lanky arm to shake hands with each of the Pathfinders, his belt bristling with small bladed weapons.
"Gintka, our sapper, an engineer," the female hobgoblin engineer gives a quick nod as Drussem introduces her before she returns to fidgeting with the metal buckles and sealed vials adorning her gear.
"And Ozaril, a veteran scout," the male hobgoblin commando gives a perfect salute, his fingers coming close to the many scars that cross his head.
"At ease." Drussem then pauses for a moment when she sees one of the Pathfinders heading back to the bar. She shakes her head before she continues.
"Our squad is ready." she says as she glances toward the exit. "We can discuss matters on the road." she adds. They begin gathering their equipment, settle their tab, and so on. The Pathfinders can see that the hobgoblins are eager to begin their journey. The bartender is visibly relieved when the group departs.
Heading to their next destination, the sergeant initiates the conversation from their side.
"What is expected to become a member of the Pathfinder Society?" she begins.
"Our three main words are: Explore, Report and Cooperate." says Ezren. "You must be able to fulfill all three requirements during any misison. My companions here will elaborate further."
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As the mug of ale is placed on the table in front of him Znobe hears the hobgoblin tell is troop to attention and then to leave this fine establishment. Znobe takes one quick slurp of beer from the cup, it's white froth adding to his facial features, an uneven moustache. This temporary detail quickly wiped away by the sleeve of his right arm, as he let's out an unsatisfied groan, no grub, no beer to sate him after the journey. Off we go again....
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Highwire grabs some nuts from a dish on the bar and holds them up to Zagnut, who happily begins eating them from his refuge in the gnome's hair, as they follow the hobgoblins out of the tavern.
They respond to Drussem, "Oh, basically a willingness to explore new things. It requires quite a versatile skillset, actually. Sometimes we need to be ready for combat, sometimes for mystical challenges, sometimes for outright combat."
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Znobe follows out the tavern, watching Ozaril carefully trying to see the hobgoblins skills. He thinks "I wonder how good he is at surviving in the wilds? Is he a try scout? What skills does he possess?"
He lets his companions to lead their way out of the city, if that is their destination. Once outside the city gates and they turn to the south along the river.
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Elixia gives a good-natured smile when the hobgoblin leader draws her troops' attention away from her, and she obliges by ceasing her distractions in turn, from the hobgoblins and her fellow agents.
"Ezren and Highwire said it very well. Sometimes we even have to engage in more social and diplomatic liaisons on our missions, and so having agents with expertise in all different manner of skills is useful on a team of agents working...closely with one another."
...well, maybe not stopping all distractions.
Sergeant Drussem absorbs every word as the Pathfinders describe what they do for the Society.
"Though becoming Pathfinder agents was not our first preference for an assignment, as members of the Iolite Squad, we are recognized among the best hobgoblin candidates for such a mission. We believe that the Pathfinder Society has much to offer regarding knowledge, resources, and practical experience, and we hope you can help ingratiate hobgoblins with others throughout the Inner Sea." she shares her thoughts.
The group continues their travel while Znobe struggles to follow a certain river toward their next destination. Fortunately, their hobgoblin companions seem to know the way. The roads surrounding Kaer Maga are generally well traveled, and the Pathfinders and Iolite Squad cross paths with many people as they make their way south. The hobgoblins do their best to appear friendly, but most travelers give the group a wide berth, some even moving to the side of the road to allow the armed hobgoblins to march by.
The Pathfinders and their Iolite Squad companions make their way along the road several hours south of Kaer Maga before looking for a spot to rest for the night.
"We are proud to serve Oprak and view the new nation as a symbol of hobgoblin strength and endurance in the face of adversity." she continues. "Teach us the skills we need to learn, but before that, we must find a place to rest.
But their search is interrupted when they encounter a pack of wargs attacking some traveling merchants who were setting up their own camp near an abandoned homestead. The path winds through the rugged, wooded foothills for several miles before opening onto a small ravine. A dilapidated homestead lies in ruin to the south, and a nearby campfire sheds flickering illumination on the surrounding outcroppings.
"Help!" screams one of the merchants.
Red warg advances and bites Highwire!
vs Highwire AC 20
It tries again.
vs Highwire AC 20
Both catches air.
Party Conditions: ---
Terrain Features: The setting sun provides dim light; The paths in this area are well trodden and smooth, but debris and dense grass cover the ground off the paths and constitute difficult terrain. The rocky outcroppings in the area are natural stone ranging from 5 to 20 feet tall.
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Other Notes: ☘️ - Hero Points.
CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT!
Red Warg |
➤ Znobe Nordmann
⠀⠀➤ Snowlly
Yellow Warg |
Ezren
Elixia Zielle |
Blue Warg |
Higwire |
Iolite Squad |
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Seeing the snapping jaws of the creatures Snowly takes to the air, awaiting instructions from the white fur clad ranger. Znobe realises he has to first try and deter any attack from the ferocious creature in front of them. "You my friend" he says to the creature "will wish you never thought as as prey." He swiftly unleashes 2 arrows at the animal.
Znobe shoots at his prey but only hits at his second attack.
Yellow Warg approaches Highwire while staying close to its ally and attacks him with a bite!
vs Highwire AC 20
P damage plus extra damage from Pack Attack
It also attempts to grapple Highwire with the same bite!
vs Highwire DC 18 Fortitude
Party Conditions: ---
Terrain Features: The setting sun provides dim light; The paths in this area are well trodden and smooth, but debris and dense grass cover the ground off the paths and constitute difficult terrain. The rocky outcroppings in the area are natural stone ranging from 5 to 20 feet tall.
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Other Notes: ☘️ - Hero Points. OG means Off-Guard.
CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT!
Red Warg |
Znobe Nordmann
⠀⠀Snowlly
Yellow Warg |
➤ Ezren
➤ Elixia Zielle |
Blue Warg | Hunted Prey of Znobe |
Higwire | Restrained (OG, Immobilized; DC 20 Athletics to ◆ Escape) |
Iolite Squad |
Ezren aims an ◆◆electric arc cantrip at the pair of wargs (yellow and red). He then casts a defensive ◆Shield spell on himself. He will do a ↺Shield Block should he take damage.
DC21 Reflex
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"Highwire!" Elixia calls out in alarm when the warg grabs them. Thinking like Ezren, she telekinetically grabs a nearby rock and throws it at the yellow warg. (◆◆)
She sways and dances from the back of the party, trying to fascinate the blue warg with her body so it will focus on her and not the merchants. (◆)
vs. Will DC (incapacitation trait)
Yellow: vs DC 21
Red: vs DC 21
Ezren easily electrocutes Yellow and Red before he raises his shield. Elixia bludgeons Yellow in the head as a follow-up. She then gets the attention of Blue with her dance movements.
Blue Warg has its focus at Elixia, and thus advances to her direction and attacks!
vs Elixia AC 20
P damage
It also attempts to grapple Elixia with the same bite!
vs Elixia DC 21 Fortitude
Party Conditions: ---
Terrain Features: The setting sun provides dim light; The paths in this area are well trodden and smooth, but debris and dense grass cover the ground off the paths and constitute difficult terrain. The rocky outcroppings in the area are natural stone ranging from 5 to 20 feet tall.
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Other Notes: ☘️ - Hero Points. OG means Off-Guard.
CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT!
Red Warg |
Znobe Nordmann
⠀⠀Snowlly
Yellow Warg |
Ezren
Elixia Zielle | Grabbed (OG, Immobilized; DC 20 Athletics to ◆ Escape) by Blue Warg |
Blue Warg | Hunted Prey of Znobe; Fascinated |
➤ Higwire | Restrained (OG, Immobilized; DC 20 Athletics to ◆ Escape) by Yellow Warg |
⠀⠀➤ Zagnut
Iolite Squad |
Highwire escapes from Yellow's restraint and raises shield.
The squad's leader help the Pathfinder by blinding Red with smoke using an alchemical bomb!
Red:
Red manages to evade the attempt to be blinded. Red Warg bites Highwire!
vs Highwire AC 20+1 w Shield
P damage
It also attempts to grapple him with the same bite!
vs Highwire DC 18 Fortitude
Now Grabbed, the Red Warg attempts to Swallow him Whole!
vs Highwire AC 20+1-2, w Shield, OG
It seems the gnome is too big for its mouth. Well, at least it can try again later.
Party Conditions: ---
Terrain Features: The setting sun provides dim light; The paths in this area are well trodden and smooth, but debris and dense grass cover the ground off the paths and constitute difficult terrain. The rocky outcroppings in the area are natural stone ranging from 5 to 20 feet tall.
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Other Notes: ☘️ - Hero Points. OG means Off-Guard.
CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT!
Red Warg |
➤ Znobe Nordmann
⠀⠀➤ Snowlly
Yellow Warg |
Ezren
Elixia Zielle | Grabbed (OG, Immobilized; DC 20 Athletics to ◆ Escape) by Blue Warg |
Blue Warg | Hunted Prey of Znobe; Fascinated |
Higwire | Grabbed (OG, Immobilized; DC 20 Athletics to ◆ Escape) by Red Warg |
⠀⠀Zagnut
Iolite Squad |
Znobe and his companion work together against their prey.
Yellow also attacks Highwire!
vs Highwire AC 20+1-2 w Shield. Grabbed (OG)
P damage
vs Highwire AC 20+1-2 w Shield. Grabbed (OG)
vs Highwire AC 20+1-2 w Shield. Grabbed (OG)
P damage
Party Conditions: ---
Terrain Features: The setting sun provides dim light; The paths in this area are well trodden and smooth, but debris and dense grass cover the ground off the paths and constitute difficult terrain. The rocky outcroppings in the area are natural stone ranging from 5 to 20 feet tall.
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Other Notes: ☘️ - Hero Points. OG means Off-Guard.
CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT!
Red Warg |
Znobe Nordmann
⠀⠀Snowlly
Yellow Warg |
➤ Ezren
➤ Elixia Zielle | Grabbed (OG, Immobilized; DC 20 Athletics to ◆ Escape) by Blue Warg |
Blue Warg | Hunted Prey of Znobe |
Higwire | Grabbed (OG, Immobilized; DC 20 Athletics to ◆ Escape) by Red Warg; Dying 1 |
⠀⠀Zagnut
Iolite Squad |
🚩🚩🚩AFTER YOUR TURN🚩🚩🚩
❗❗❗ Blue Warg: DC 15 Flat Check vs 2 persistent bleed damage ❗❗❗
"Firbal!" yells Ezren as he carefully aims a fireball at both red and yellow wargs. He aims the center point of the blast beyond where they stand, 20 feet specifically - so that only the edge of the blast takes the two - thus sparing his comrad from any further damage. He then casts a defensive Shield spell to protect himself.
◆◆ dc21 Reflex
◆Shield ↺Shield block if taking damage
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Elixia gasps as she's bitten and held down, but would rather have the warg target her than the merchants...she at least can take some punishment, and to some degree doesn't mind that kind of thing.
But she curses when Highwire goes down under the warg attacks and the blast of magic. "Ezren, watch your aim!" She calls out, trying to summon a spell of her own while grabbed. (◆◆)
"Savored Sting, grace Highwire with a much needed boost of vitality!" she calls out as her hand extends, calling on her Healing font.
Next she desperately tries to escape the warg grabbing her, struggling to do so while hopefully not ripping her dress on its fangs. (◆)
Freeing herself, she calls out to the others. "Try to focus on taking them down one at a time, or they'll keep hounding us all!"
First, Ezren casts True Strike. Then, an arrow of acid forms in front of Ezren, and with a command it flies to strike the warg.
◆ True Strike
◆◆ Acid Arrow
Yellow:
Red:
Red is unharmed while Yellow burns a bit.
Elixia quickly grabs Highwire out from almost death with some vitality. She then frees herself from the warg's grip.
Blue Warg attacks Elixia once more now that she has escaped its jaw grip.
vs Elixia AC 20
vs Elixia AC 20
piercing damage
It manages to connect on its second bite. It now tries to grab her once more.
vs Elixia DC 21 Fortitude
Elixia is strong enough to resist such attempt.
vs persistent bleed damage
Blue warg now bleeds and is now Dazzled with the bleeding in its eyes.
PARTY CONDITIONS: ---
TERRAIN FEATURES: The setting sun provides dim light; The paths in this area are well trodden and smooth, but debris and dense grass cover the ground off the paths and constitute difficult terrain. The rocky outcroppings in the area are natural stone ranging from 5 to 20 feet tall.
MAP LINK: ENCOUNTER MAP
OTHER NOTES: ☘️ - Hero Points. OG means Off-Guard.
CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT!
Red Warg |
Znobe Nordmann |
⠀⠀Snowlly
Yellow Warg |
Ezren |
Elixia Zielle | |
Blue Warg | Hunted Prey of Znobe; Dazzled until it removes the bleed damage |
➤ Higwire | Grabbed (OG, Immobilized; DC 20 Athletics to ◆ Escape) by Red Warg; Wounded 1 | |
⠀⠀➤ Zagnut
Iolite Squad |
AFTER YOUR TURN
❗ Blue Warg: DC 15 Flat Check vs 1d4 persistent bleed damage ❗
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Blinking awake in shock, Highwire realizes the predicament they are in. They cry out, "HYAH!" as they rapidly punch at the red warg that holds them.
As their hands stop glowing, Highwire punches one more time.
"Zagnut!" they cry, "Soothe me!" Tiny purple squirrel hands stick out of Highwire's hair, rubbing their temples in a calming manner.
Highwire focuses his punches to Red, failing at first but manages to connect the second time, but not enough to bring it down.
He tries again but misses. He calls upon his familiar to recover the focus he just used.
An arrow flies to Red from the Iolite squad.
vs Red
piercing damage
Red is not breathing heavily due to loss of much blood.
Red attempts to Swallow Highwire Whole!
vs Highwire's DC 20 Reflex
It is having a hard time so it tries again.
vs Highwire's DC 20 Reflex
It manages to Swallow Highwire, even hurting him along the swallowing process with bludgeoning damage
It then gets close to Ezren.
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PARTY CONDITIONS: ---
TERRAIN FEATURES: The setting sun provides dim light; The paths in this area are well trodden and smooth, but debris and dense grass cover the ground off the paths and constitute difficult terrain. The rocky outcroppings in the area are natural stone ranging from 5 to 20 feet tall.
MAP LINK: ENCOUNTER MAP
OTHER NOTES: ☘️ - Hero Points. OG means Off-Guard.
CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT!
Red Warg | OG to Higwire's attacks |
➤ Znobe Nordmann |
⠀⠀➤ Snowlly
Yellow Warg |
Ezren |
Elixia Zielle | |
Blue Warg | Hunted Prey of Znobe; Dazzled until it removes the bleed damage |
Higwire | Swallowed (Grabbed, Slowed 1; has to hold its breath or start suffocating; DC 20 Athletics to ◆ Escape, or Rupture 9) by Red Warg; Wounded 1 | |
⠀⠀Zagnut
Iolite Squad |
AFTER YOUR TURN
❗ Blue Warg: DC 15 Flat Check vs 1d4 persistent bleed damage ❗
A swallowed creature is grabbed, is slowed 1, and has to hold its breath or start suffocating. The swallowed creature takes the listed amount of damage when first swallowed and at the end of each of its turns while it’s swallowed. If the victim Escapes this ability’s grabbed condition, it exits through the monster’s mouth. This frees any other creature grabbed in the monster’s mouth or jaws. A swallowed creature can attack the monster that has swallowed it, but only with unarmed attacks or with weapons of light Bulk or less. The engulfing creature is flat-footed against the attack. If the monster takes piercing or slashing damage equaling or exceeding the listed Rupture value from a single attack or spell, the engulfed creature cuts itself free. A creature that gets free by either Escaping or cutting itself free can immediately breathe and exits the swallowing monster’s space.
If the monster dies, a swallowed creature can be freed by creatures adjacent to the corpse if they spend a combined total of 3 actions cutting the monster open with a weapon or unarmed attack that deals piercing or slashing damage.
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Both arrows hit Znobe's prey while the bird continues to peck on her prey's eyes.
Yellow advances, staying close to Red for some reason and attacks Ezren!
vs Ezren AC 20
piercing damage
vs Ezren AC 20
PARTY CONDITIONS: ---
TERRAIN FEATURES: The setting sun provides dim light; The paths in this area are well trodden and smooth, but debris and dense grass cover the ground off the paths and constitute difficult terrain. The rocky outcroppings in the area are natural stone ranging from 5 to 20 feet tall.
MAP LINK: ENCOUNTER MAP
OTHER NOTES: ☘️ - Hero Points. OG means Off-Guard.
CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT!
Red Warg | OG to Higwire's attacks |
Znobe Nordmann |
⠀⠀Snowlly
Yellow Warg |
➤ Ezren |
➤ Elixia Zielle | |
Blue Warg | Hunted Prey of Znobe; Dazzled until it removes the bleed damage |
Higwire | Swallowed (Grabbed, Slowed 1; has to hold its breath or start suffocating; DC 20 Athletics to ◆ Escape, or Rupture 9) by Red Warg; Wounded 1 | |
⠀⠀Zagnut
Iolite Squad |
AFTER YOUR TURN
❗ Blue Warg: DC 15 Flat Check vs 1d4 persistent bleed damage ❗
A swallowed creature is grabbed, is slowed 1, and has to hold its breath or start suffocating. The swallowed creature takes the listed amount of damage when first swallowed and at the end of each of its turns while it’s swallowed. If the victim Escapes this ability’s grabbed condition, it exits through the monster’s mouth. This frees any other creature grabbed in the monster’s mouth or jaws. A swallowed creature can attack the monster that has swallowed it, but only with unarmed attacks or with weapons of light Bulk or less. The engulfing creature is flat-footed against the attack. If the monster takes piercing or slashing damage equaling or exceeding the listed Rupture value from a single attack or spell, the engulfed creature cuts itself free. A creature that gets free by either Escaping or cutting itself free can immediately breathe and exits the swallowing monster’s space.
If the monster dies, a swallowed creature can be freed by creatures adjacent to the corpse if they spend a combined total of 3 actions cutting the monster open with a weapon or unarmed attack that deals piercing or slashing damage.
Ezren fires an Acid Arrow spell aimed at the Red Warg. He then raises a defensive Shield Cantrip to protect himself.
◆◆ + 1d6 persistent acid damage of per round
◆Shield ↺Shield Block if being eaten.
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Elixia takes a diagonal step (◆) forward next to Ezren and beside the Red and Yellow wargs .
Then, if the Red Warg is still alive and swallowing Highwire, Elixia will target it. If that Warg is down, she will instead target Yellow, reaching out her hand and wielding terrifying energies to harm those who would hurt her friends and innocents. (◆◆)
Vampiric Feast
DC 21 Basic Fortitude save
(Elixia gains half of the damage dealt as temporary hit points for 1 minute)
Ezren shoots acid arrow at the Red Warg, enough to bring down the warg.
Yellow takes the opportunity to Avenge with a bite, being next to Red all this time.
vs Ezren AC 20
piercing damage
Yellow:
Elixia gains some from her spell that harms Yellow Warg. Almost there but Yellow still stands its ground.
Blue flanks Ezren and attacks him!
vs Concealment from Dazzled condition
vs Ezren AC 20
piercing damage
vs Concealment from Dazzled condition
vs Ezren AC 20
The first bite is so effective it tears some flesh from Ezren!
Blue: vs persistent bleed damage
but the Blue warg continues to bleed and still Dazzled.
PARTY CONDITIONS: ---
TERRAIN FEATURES: The setting sun provides dim light; The paths in this area are well trodden and smooth, but debris and dense grass cover the ground off the paths and constitute difficult terrain. The rocky outcroppings in the area are natural stone ranging from 5 to 20 feet tall.
MAP LINK: ENCOUNTER MAP
OTHER NOTES: ☘️ - Hero Points. OG means Off-Guard.
CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT!
Red Warg | |
Znobe Nordmann |
⠀⠀Snowlly
Yellow Warg |
Ezren |
Elixia Zielle | |
Blue Warg | Hunted Prey of Znobe; Dazzled until it removes the bleed damage |
➤ Higwire | Swallowed (Grabbed, Slowed 1; has to hold its breath or start suffocating; DC 20 Athletics/Acrobatics to ◆ Escape, or Rupture 9) by Red Warg; Wounded 1 | |
⠀⠀➤ Zagnut
Iolite Squad |
🚩 AFTER YOUR TURN 🚩
❗ Blue Warg: DC 15 Flat Check vs 1d4 persistent bleed damage ❗
A swallowed creature is grabbed, is slowed 1, and has to hold its breath or start suffocating. The swallowed creature takes the listed amount of damage when first swallowed and at the end of each of its turns while it’s swallowed. If the victim Escapes this ability’s grabbed condition, it exits through the monster’s mouth. This frees any other creature grabbed in the monster’s mouth or jaws. A swallowed creature can attack the monster that has swallowed it, but only with unarmed attacks or with weapons of light Bulk or less. The engulfing creature is flat-footed against the attack. If the monster takes piercing or slashing damage equaling or exceeding the listed Rupture value from a single attack or spell, the engulfed creature cuts itself free. A creature that gets free by either Escaping or cutting itself free can immediately breathe and exits the swallowing monster’s space.
If the monster dies, a swallowed creature can be freed by creatures adjacent to the corpse if they spend a combined total of 3 actions cutting the monster open with a weapon or unarmed attack that deals piercing or slashing damage.